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Forest Hills to host Jan. 22 information night on new Junior Kindergarten program
Summary
District instructional staff presented a Junior Kindergarten program overview and announced a parent informational night for Jan. 22, 2025; placement will rely on parent survey, observation, screening, and discussion, with parents making final placement decisions.
District instructional leaders presented the newly developed Junior Kindergarten program to the Curriculum Committee and announced a parent informational night.
Kim Van Antwerp (Director of Instructional Services), instructional coach Averi Vroegop, and teacher Katherine Gatchalian shared a video and described program components and skill‑building activities intended for junior kindergarteners. "An informational night will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025," the presenters said; the video is available on the FHPS website and social media platforms.
The presenters explained that placement decisions will be determined by parent survey, observation, screening, and discussion, and that parents will have final say on placement. Next steps named in the presentation include interviewing candidates for teaching positions and opening the application process.
